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Save Money and the Environment By Buying Second Hand

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

I’m in good company with my love of all things used. If you think buying used is just for people who are on a tight budget, think again. The most famous large family, the Duggars, routinely buy as much as they can used. Their motto is “Buy used and save the difference.”

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Meet a Reader | Gretchen from Oregon

The Frugal Girl

Today we’re meeting an Oregonian who does an impressive amount of homesteading. Tell us a little about yourself! My cute kids when they were little I used to be a Spanish teacher until I stopped working to stay home with my kids. How did you become interesting in saving money? Hello, everyone!

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Simple Things You Can Do to Be Environmentally Friendly and Save Money

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

So often, being environmentally friendly and saving money go hand in hand. Here are some simple things our family does to be more environmentally friendly and to save money: 1. We live in the city, so we’re not allowed to hang our laundry outside. Use mason jar containers.

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Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet + a $25 GIANT FOOD STORES Gift Card Giveaway

Family Balance Sheet

However, there are simple things we can do every day that help Mother Earth by using less energy, sending less trash to the land fills, and conserving our natural resources. And the bonus to starting these new habits is that you can save quite a bit of money too. 6 Everyday Changes that Save Money & Help our Planet.

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How to Save Money on Men’s Business Apparel Without Sacrificing Style

Saving Cents With Sense

In winter, make an effort to buy a new fall wardrobe. Buy Classic and Quality Pieces Only. If you use the above trick and buy languishing inventory out-of-season to save bucks, you might run the risk of loading up on unfashionable clothes. Buy second-hand. This site uses affiliate links.

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25 Ways to Find Money for Your Emergency Fund

Family Balance Sheet

Consider setting the money aside in a savings account that isn’t immediately accessible and doesn’t have an ATM attached to it, to avoid any impulsive non-emergency spending. We use an online account like, Capital One 360 (my referral link). You never know when you will need this money. Try freezer cooking.

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Our 2018 Financial Goals

Family Balance Sheet

We blew through our health savings account, and now need to save another $10k so we’re not caught off guard if another emergency were to happen. This will take us most of the year. Save for a camper upgrade. We’d like to start saving for it in 2018, if possible. Read our Health Insurance Story: